Review #158; Scotch #54: Aberlour A’Bunadh Batch 62

Background: This is a Scotch that has been aged in Oloroso Sherry butts before being bottled at cask strength with no color added and was non-chill filtered.  I had this blind so keep that in mind reading my notes.

ABV: 59.9%

Nose: Very strong plum nose, allspice, slight blackberry, honey, slight Sulphur

Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Heat, plums, cereal, malt, honey sweetness, syrup

Finish: Plum, Heat, Cereal, spice, black pepper, mocha note that lingers for awhile.

Rating: 7/10

Overall I like this. The flavors are good, the heat is manageable, and the plum and cereal notes all come together for a tasty treat. Guess: Single Malt, Ex-Oloroso Cask finish, 56-60%, 9-13 years of age. IB Glenlivet?

Reveal: Aberlour A’Bunadh Batch 62

I like this, good flavors and reminds me a bit of the Glenlivet Nadurra Olroso. Would not mind having a bottle at all.

1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.

2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.

3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.

4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.

5 | Good | Good, just fine.

6 | Very Good | A cut above.

7 | Great | Well above average

8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.

9 | Incredible | An all time favorite

10 | Perfect | Perfect